VA News – You don’t have to be a doctor or an expert to notice when a Veteran buddy isn’t acting like themselves. Simply being present, paying attention, and knowing how to respond can help keep someone safe, or even save their life.
VA S.A.V.E. Training turns this into simple, practical steps that anyone can use when supporting a Veteran in a suicide crisis:
- S: Spot the signs
- A: Ask the question
- V: Validate the Veteran’s experience
- E: Encourage and support next steps
V.A. S.A.V.E Training is free, practical, and built for real-life situations with real Veterans.
